There goes the ice!
The warm weather over the last few days has really helped to melt the ice on Devil's Lake. Yesterday's rain has just about melted the rest of it. (And created a nice fog too!) Interestingly, Devil's Lake, which is protected…
Coyote Love Is In The Air
Love is in the air for Devil's Lake State Park's coyote population. Now through early March coyotes will be finding mates and starting new families throughout the park. As far as we know, there have never been any problems between…
Fall Color Report Oct 1-8
The colors are changing quickly now in the Baraboo Hills. We're expecting low temps with possible frost tonight and in the next few days. We've read that peak color won't come to our area until the 3rd week of October,…
The “Family” Bike Trail
So you brought your kids bikes along to Devil's Lake State Park because you read that there is a bike trail. Ugg. Yeah, Devil's Lake State Park has a "mountain" bike trail. It's not fun for young kids! But we've…
Where to See Neowise at Devil’s Lake State Park
Now that comet Neowise is coming up in the evening sky, this weekend will be a great time to get out there and check out this once in about 6000 year opportunity. Well, if the weather holds out! If you're…
COVID 19 UPDATE
Update: Parks Remain Open Regardless of "Safer At Home" Order. The DNR announced at 10:44 am today (March 24th) that parks will remain open and all fees have now been waived. Here is the press release. So, yes, you may…
Events Canceled (Or Cancelled)
So, you knew this was coming... Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center Events including the Wild Weekend Hikes (And all Wisconsin State Park events) have been canceled at least through the end of the month.
Use Caution on the Trails
It's warming up! Fantastic! Along with the warm-up, are trails are getting a bit wet and a bit mushy. Hiking in many areas this weekend will feel a lot like walking on a sandy beach. You'll burn some calories for…
Spring Watch 2020
The first signs of spring here in the Devil's Lake region of Wisconsin arrive with the birds. Around the park, we watch and listen for the redwing blackbirds who'll first arrive out on the park's Steinke Basin wetland and at…
Weekend Wild Walks in March
Explore Devil’s Lake with the naturalist and uncover the hidden gems and overlooked forests and fields in the park. These guided hikes will happen each Saturday morning during the month of March. Each walk will last 2 to 2 ½…